A total of 37 people have died, and nine are missing, as of 6:30 p.m. on July 16, due to the extensive rainfall that began throughout South Korea on July 9, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSC). The death toll is anticipated to increase as search and rescue operations continue. The deluge has prompted the evacuation of 7,866 people from 90 cities and counties in 13 provinces, with 6,182 individuals still unable to return home.

The persistent rain has also caused substantial agricultural damage. About 77 square miles of farmland have been flooded, and more than